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1 New Sheqel (Independence) – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 54th Anniversary of Independence

Israel

Context

Year: 2002

Hebrew Year: 5762

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 2,728

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 14.4 g

Silver weight: 13.32 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #356

Numista: #155015

Value

Exchange value: 1 ILS = $0.32

Bullion value: $38.64

Inflation-adjusted value: 1.51 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Israel State Emblem with "Israel" in three languages. Face value in Hebrew and English. Border inscription: "INDEPENDENCE DAY - 2002" in Hebrew and English.

Inscription:

1

שקל חדש NEW SHEQEL

ישראל

ISRAEL اسرائيل

✡

INDEPENDENCE DAY - 2002

יום העצמאות - התשס"ב

Translation:

New Sheqel
Israel
Israel
✡
Independence Day - 2002
Independence Day - 5762

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Arabic, Hebrew, English

Engraver: Meir Eshel

Reverse

Description:

Hands reach out, offering a heart that resembles two doves. Below, rainbow lines curve in opposite directions, framing the word "VOLUNTEERING" in Hebrew, Arabic, and English.

Inscription:

VOLUNTEERING התנדבות

Translation:

VOLUNTEERING Volunteering

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Hebrew, English

Engraver: Eitan Hendel